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Dharmendra Pradhan attacks Rahul Gandhi over regime change remark

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Dharmendra Pradhan attacks Rahul Gandhi over regime change remark
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi of using student protests to incite anarchy and destabilize the government. The Congress party defended its rhetoric, stating that calls for 'regime change' refer to democratic electoral processes rather than unconstitutional disruption.

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This highlights the intense political polarization in India regarding the legitimacy of youth-led protests and the role of the opposition.

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Dharmendra Pradhan, who had resigned from the post of Union education minister after Cockroach Janta Party protests over paper leaks in July, accused Rahul Gandhi of using students as cover to destabilise India's political system.Citing Bangladesh's Gen Z uprising and calls for “regime change”, Pradhan alleged that the protests were part of a deliberate attempt to spread anarchy and challenge the country's democratic order.In his post on X, Pradhan said the “true character” of protests launched in the name of national interest, fixing the system and students’ welfare was no longer hidden.“However, these anti-national elements dreaming of power on the strength of foreign forces should understand that in India, change of power is determined only through democratic processes,” he said, adding that the people would never accept what he described as an undemocratic mindset.Targeting Rahul Gandhi, Pradhan accused the Leader of Opposition of repeatedly disrespecting the people's mandate and undermining…

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